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The Best Mobile Home Manufacturer Options
Reviews

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturers of 2024

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Multimeters Options
Interior

The Best Multimeters, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Benchtop Drill Press Option
DIY

The Best Benchtop Drill Presses Tested in 2024

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Track Saw Options
DIY

The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Clement

iCrimp PEX tool being used on some pipes
Hand Tools

2024’s Best PEX Crimp Tools for Plumbing Installation and Repairs

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.
DIY

The Best Concrete Paints of 2024 for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Someone relaxing in a hammock outside among the trees
Furniture & Decor

2024’s Best Hammock Stands for Patio and Backyard Relaxation

By Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

A worker repairs a foundation.
Basements

How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? (2024 Data)

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor
DIY

The Best Drywall Anchors of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A home studio covered in acoustic paneling on the walls
Heating & Cooling

The Best Soundproofing Materials of 2024 for Muffling Noise

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best fireproof document bags together on a rocky, sandy surface before testing.
Exterior

2024’s Best Fireproof Document Bags to Keep Papers Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The best window film installed on two sections of a large dining room window to provide privacy for a table.
Energy & Power

2024’s Best Window Films Tested for Privacy and More

By Tiffany Lewis, Tom Scalisi

Man using a sprayer on a roof
Cleaning & Organizing

2024’s Best Roof Cleaners for Mold, Mildew, and More

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Shower Caulk Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Caulk for Perfectly Sealed Showers and Tubs

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best wood chippers together in a yard.
DIY

The 7 Wood Chippers That Cut Best in Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best digital calipers still in their packaging on a workbench before testing.
Hand Tools

The 7 Best Digital Calipers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested
DIY

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio and Charger at a building site.
DIY

Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio Review: A Tough Unit With Unmatched Sound

By Tom Scalisi

8 small chainsaws lined up on the ground
DIY

The 8 Best Small Chainsaws of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A smoke alarm installed on the ceiling has a red light on.
DIY

Why Is My Smoke Detector Beeping? 

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

The Best Caulk Removal Tools Options
DIY

The Best Caulk Removal Tools of 2024 for Your Tool Kit

By Tom Scalisi

A worker in a bright blue uniform installs a fence using a drill.
Exterior

The Best Fence Companies in America

By Tom Scalisi, Sabrina Serani

Wooden insulated shed topped with a snow-topped roof
Exterior

How to Insulate a Shed

By Tom Scalisi

5 rolled up solar pool covers lined up against an above ground pool
Energy & Power

The 5 Best Solar Pool Covers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Band Saw Options
Power Tools

The Best Band Saws of 2024 for Household and Professional Workshops

By Tom Scalisi

Multiple pressure washer surface cleaners lined up on a concrete slab
DIY

The 9 Best Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Portable Charcoal Grills Option
Grills

2024’s Best Portable Charcoal Grills to BBQ On the Go

By Tom Scalisi

Robot lawn mower on grass
DIY

2024’s Best Lawn Mowers for Small Yards, Tested 

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Best Pool Test Kit Options
Exterior

The 7 Best Pool Test Kits of 2024, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best space heaters grouped together before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Space Heaters to Keep Your Home Toasty, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

The Best Post Hole Diggers in front of a garage before testing.
Fences

The Best Post Hole Diggers for Building Fences and Landscaping, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A group of the best portable air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
DIY

The Best Portable Air Compressors for On-the-Go Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Tile Cutter Options
DIY

The Best Tile Cutters for Your Retiling Project

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best home air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
DIY

The Best Home Air Compressors for Household Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit
Buying

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Bathtubs Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Bathtubs for Your Style and Budget

By Tom Scalisi

A man adjusting the Best Pool Vacuum Option in preparation for putting into a pool
Exterior

The Best Pool Vacuums for a Spotless Pool

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Lawn Aerator Options
DIY

The Best Lawn Aerators for Healthier Grass

By Tom Scalisi, Heather Blackmore, Mark Wolfe

The DeWalt 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Generator on grass during testing.
Backup Generators

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Two people sit comfortably on a couch in the background with the best air purifier for mold option in the foreground cleaning the air
Interior

The Best Air Purifiers for Mold That Improve Air Quality

By Jasmine Harding, Tom Scalisi

The Best Drill Bit Sharpener Option
DIY

The Best Drill Bit Sharpeners for Tool Maintenance

By Tom Scalisi

Six Non Electric Heaters on grass near woods
Heating

The Best Non-Electric Heaters for All Your Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

A group of the best laser measures, still in their packages, grouped together on a table before testing.
Hand Tools

We Tested the Best Laser Measures for DIYers and Pros

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Open storm cellar door. Horizontal.
Basements

Is Your Basement Tornado-Ready? How to Prep the Space—And What to Keep on Hand

By Tom Scalisi

Home destroyed by a tornado
Exterior

How to Stay Safe in a Tornado—and What to Do in the Aftermath

By Tom Scalisi

A colorful array of the best patio umbrellas options folded down and packed together tightly
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Patio Umbrellas for a Shaded Outdoor Space

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi, Kristen Mosier

The Best Parallel Clamps Options
DIY

The Best Parallel Clamps for Your Workshop

By Tom Scalisi

9 wood burning tools on a craft table
DIY

We Tested the 9 Best Wood-Burning Tools

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Engpow Fireproof File Organizer Bag With Lock on a bench before testing.
Everyday Essentials

We Tested This Fireproof Document Bag to See if It Can Take the Heat

By Tom Scalisi

A circular saw is cutting a 2x4., guided by a woman's hands.
DIY

How to Use a Circular Saw

By Tom Scalisi

Seven best roof sealants on an orange background
Exterior

The 7 Best Roof Sealants for Lasting Repairs, Tested

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The Best Car Drying Towels Options
Reviews

The Best Car Drying Towels

By Tom Scalisi

A dog owner rinsing off their dog in a tiled dog wash station.
Interior

11 Basic Steps for Building a DIY Dog Wash Station

By Tom Scalisi

Best Waterproof Gloves Options
Clothing & Gear

The Best Waterproof Gloves, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A person using a roller brush to apply the best water-based polyurethane for floors option
DIY

The Best Water-Based Polyurethanes to Protect Floors Throughout Your Home

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Accounting Software for Cleaning Businesses Options
Reviews

The Best Accounting Software for Cleaning Businesses of 2024

By Tom Scalisi

Man using a miter saw in a workshop.
DIY

How to Use a Miter Saw to Make Miter and Bevel Cuts

By Tom Scalisi

A person lifting a meal out of an induction range
Appliances

The Best Induction Ranges to Upgrade Your Kitchen

By Alisa Martin, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

Man wearing a cap drills a screw into a piece of wood.
DIY

How to Use a Drill

By Tom Scalisi

A person pointing to the digital display on the Craftsman 6000-watt generator during testing.
Backup Generators

Our Hands-On Review of The Craftsman Performance 6,000-Watt Generator

By Tom Scalisi

A person using the best car lifts for home garages option to lift a car
Exterior

The Best Car Lifts for Home Garages

By Tom Scalisi

A person holding a pin nailer
DIY

The Best Pin Nailers for Woodworking

By Tom Scalisi

Best Lubricant for Door Hinges 
Interior

The Best Lubricants for Squeak-Free Door Hinges

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best infrared thermometers on a counter awaiting hands-on testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Infrared Thermometers for All Your Cooking Needs, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick